Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth. We have many patients who have replaced broken or missing teeth with dental implants.
As we have covered in previous blogs, dental implants replace missing teeth with natural, titanium posts. They are a great alternative to dentures or bridges, and they are the closest thing that we can get to having our original teeth back.
Dental implant surgery is an outpatient surgery performed in stages, with healing time between procedures. With some procedures, we can work together with the oral surgeon and get you a tooth on the same day. An abutment is connected to the implant by a gold screw and similar to other crown and bridge work, a crown or bridge is fabricated and cemented over the abutments.
If you are considering dental implants, here are some of the advantages and how they have been changed over the years:
- Improved comfort: Dental implants are designed to be permanent and fit naturally into your mouth and they are more comfortable than other tooth replacement options.
- Enhanced functionality: Dental implants function like natural teeth and they allow you to eat and speak normally without any discomfort or slippage.
- Durability: Dental implants are made from high-quality materials and are designed to last a lifetime with proper care.
- Improved oral health: Dental implants do not require any special cleaning or maintenance beyond regular brushing and flossing and they can improve your overall oral health. It is advisable to see your dentist regularly to have them monitored.
- Better appearance: Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, and they can help improve your self-confidence and appearance.
- Upgraded technology: Dental implant technology has come a long way in recent years. Advances in technology have made dental implants safer, more effective, and more efficient to place.
- Faster healing times: With the introduction of new implant materials and techniques, the healing time for dental implants has significantly reduced. Patients can now expect to fully heal within a few months after the procedure. In certain situations, you can get a dental implant and dental temporary crown on the same day.
- Improved success rates: With better technology and techniques, dental implants have a high success rate and patients can expect a successful and long-lasting tooth replacement solution.
Dental implants are a practical option for patients who need to replace missing teeth. The advancements in dental implants will only get better. If you are unsure about getting a dental implant, please contact us for a consultation.
For more information, or to set up a consultation about dental implants, the gold standard in tooth replacement, please contact our experts at All Smiles Bethesda. You can reach us at 301-984-9646.
We serve Rockville, MD, Bethesda, MD, and the Washington, DC area.
*** A video showing how dental implants are done is available on the Gebrüder Betz Medical Animation Youtube channel.